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I really have only one brand rule- no GMs. Other than that, I like them all. As far as the price of a Hemi, it depends. Yeah, for a boring stock...
The 427 SOHC Ford was a hemi, as well as the Boss 429. The 351C, M, 400, 429, 460, and the BB chevy had canted valves, but not hemispherical...
Didn't mean to cause added drama. I've just worked with these motors a lot over the last 35 years, and I've picked up a little here and there....
There were "B" engine Darts made, but not with the 400. Your friend's car may have had a 383, since there were some Darts produced that way. The...
I got pretty soured on the big Chevys about the first time I took a good look at the heads. What a poorly designed mess. Unequal length intake...
Don't think mine will turn out remotely similar, but that's quite a car! Even if I had the skills (and money) to do that, I would have a hard time...
Sorry about the doubled up pics. I can't seem to figure out how to delete the extras.
Very helpful, Algoma56. I appreciate the time you took to do this.
Hey, everybody is welcome here. I have lots of experience with drag cars, but my rod expertise is very limited. I'm absorbing all the info I can....
Wow! That's it! I do have all the pieces. Can't thank you enough! That is not at all how I envisioned it, but it makes sense now. You're a life...
Any help would be appreciated. I'd like to see how this is installed. With the parts I have, it's sure not self-explanatory.
Picked up a chassis for my '40 coupe yesterday, and the seller threw in a new bolt-in trans crossmember for a C4 or TH350. The only i.d. is two...
Macs has the tools to remove and install. I would think they also have the studs, but haven't checked.
That's exactly right, and the comfort level is why I'm probably using the Cleveland. Even if the Merc was brand new, I'd still feel better not...
I really appreciate all the response. It just makes me want to tear into it and get it done. At this point, I'm leaning strongly toward the 351C....
No offence intended on the "picky" comment- probably should have said "dedicated" or "talented", which you certainly are! I wish I still had the...
Will get started soon. Picking up the chassis on Friday. I'll take some pics- it will keep me motivated!
okie, That's pretty much what I was wondering- where the best lift points would be. I can position the 4 arms of my lift over these points, and...
Thanks, guys. I wondered about lifting it through the doorways, just didn't want to hurt anything.
Did you adjust the bearings after the replacement? If not, that's probably your problem. If you're starting over, get both "green" bearings, and...
That brought back some memories. I was looking at three cars many years ago, a '38 Terraplane 2 door sedan, a Graham, and a '40 DeSoto Coupe. I...
Well, no response on that question, so let's try another one. Please tell me your method of lifting the body off the frame. I have a two post...
Bought my coupe over two years ago, after it sat in the second floor of a warehouse since 1964. It's been sitting up on my lift ever since, due to...
Russco, where is Central IL for you? I'm just west of Champaign.
I know this has been asked a thousand times, and I apologize, but I searched way back, and didn't get the info I needed. I want to use steel...
I'm in the same mode as you- my flattie is a '49 Merc, and its staying. I'm getting it safe and functional, and driving it. Mine's a Deluxe.
Can't imagine why they would be too short, other than a severe geometry problem. Is there any way they sent you the wrong ones? Most of my...
I have sold and installed over 30 lifts from Greg Smith. Great guy to deal with, and is the highest volumn lift dealer in the country. Most of my...
Found this one about a year and a half ago, in storage since '64. '49 Merc and some very minor mods done in the late '50s. Just finished up a...
You sure wouldn't want a progressive linkage! Both carbs must move together. It would help a stock engine some at higher RPM, not much at cruise.
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